RFID Frequently Asked Question

What Is Dense Reader Mode?

This is a mode of operation that prevents EPC Gen 2-compliant readers from interfering with one another when many are used in close proximity to one another. Readers hop between channels within a certain frequency spectrum (in the United States, they can hop between 902 MHz and 928 MHz) and may be required to listen for a signal before using a channel. If they "hear" another reader using that channel, they go to another channel to avoid interfering with the reader on that channel.